Melissa Halk

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer at Center for NeuroWellness
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Brick, New Jersey, United States, JE
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency

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Andrea Plaza

I had the pleasure of working with Melissa and the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore team on building strategic marketing plans to drive enrollment at two summer day camps. Melissa is mission driven, understands the needs of children and families and creates supportive programs. She is inventive, accountable, reliable and team-focused.

Beth Clemson

Melissa is a dedicated and organized professional with a passion for progressive learning. She is dedicated and passionate about delivering quality learning experiences and is someone I am excited to work with on projects.

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Credentials

  • Certified Challenge Course / Climbing Wall / Zip-line Instructor
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    May, 2012
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
      • Sep 2023 - Present
    • United States
    • Design Services
    • Co-Founder
      • Dec 2022 - Present

      As the co-founder of the Suite Experience, a print design company specializing in bridal and event suites and merchandise, I am proud to be part of a team that brings creativity and elegance to life through unique designs, enhancing the beauty of life’s milestones. As the co-founder of the Suite Experience, a print design company specializing in bridal and event suites and merchandise, I am proud to be part of a team that brings creativity and elegance to life through unique designs, enhancing the beauty of life’s milestones.

    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Camp Administrator
      • Feb 2020 - Dec 2022

      • Engaged with members, families, and staff to foster trusting relationships including diverse populations; creation and delivery of consistent high-quality programming with regular evaluation and assessment while adhering to organization mission, values, and compliance. • Developed robust interdepartmental marketing planning and strategies across multimedia, including print, email, web, social, and other digital communications • Planed, established, and communicated department deliverables to meet deadlines and timelines of execution including with property and facility preparation to increase enrollment and retention of camp families • Provided operational leadership for Camp Amity Acres and Camp Sacajawea, managing and mentoring staff and volunteers for summer camp operations with preparation and tracking annual budget • Oversaw data-driven decision-making processes ensuring metrics were met for recruitment and to guide departmental goals for the following year • Outreach and development on behalf of organization at events, open houses, and partnership opportunities Achievements: • Fostered a culture of confidence, admiration, and accountability for staff by training, professional development, and routine evaluations • Spearheaded annual programming to honor Hispanic Heritage Month demonstrating commitment to advancing inclusion • Directed and developed 25-hour annual staff training program pre-season with supporting coaching throughout the summer, while coordinating additional certification opportunities • Strategically collaborated cross-functionally achieving 10% membership increase for business goals and retention • Implemented major policy changes for operational efficiency and safety during pandemic for over 350+ families at organization’s two summer camps during 2020 and 2021 • Maintained 100% accuracy in agency reporting and compliance for policies and site visits from ACA, GSUSA, and state inspections Show less

    • Administrative Secretary
      • Apr 2019 - Feb 2020

      • Recorded minutes, prepared necessary materials for board meetings in a confidential and organized manner while ensuring Board of Directors and organization upheld bylaws accordingly • Coordinated cliental correspondences, social media management, marketing materials and driving increase in membership Achievements: • Worked directly with Board of Directors to successfully fundraise over $35K+ through 4 annual fundraising events and sponsorships • Pioneered process improvement by adapting preexisting documentation and files into a digital collection allowing streamlined access proactively anticipating Board of Director needs and ensured organization upheld bylaws that supported increase in membership goals • Sought and secured $6K+ in grant opportunities and outreach efforts with 5 new partnerships; assisted in financial and state reporting Show less

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager
      • Sep 2017 - Mar 2019

      • Oversaw All Stars Afterschool Program, maintaining program quality and attendance serving 150+ students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Asbury Park while upholding to the policies of school, state, municipal, and diocese (including Title I, II, III, and subsidized lunch program) as a nonprofit partnering foundation• Planned and executed programing to uplift marginalized voices (primarily Latinx) and created opportunities to celebrate diversity to champion a more just society with colleagues and community partners • Experience managing grants, donations, and annual budget, demonstrating an understanding of resource allocation • Conducted performance reviews to promote continued development of staff and admiration • Managed 55+ fluctuating instructors and client contacts for youth after-school programming, while fostering working relationships with 150+ students and their families • Designed brand and in-house publications, managed social media and websites (Wordpress, and Webflow)Achievements:• Steered resource allocation after 21CCLC grant cycle completion, resulting in a $500K+ operating budget reduced to $150K• Cultivated relationships with over 40+ partners and community collaborators• Spearheaded crowdfunding with successful funds raised of $25K in 3-month timeframe in 2018• Secured partnership with Monmouth University, Project USE, and grant funding for pilot health education program and onsite garden cultivation and programming Show less

    • Program Administrator / Educational Outreach Coordinator
      • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

      • Conceptualized and coordinated 18+ daily youth after-school STEAM enrichment activities, maintaining student and instructor schedules • Collaborated with Project Director, in preparation and delivery of special events throughout the year • Maintained databases and reports of student and program information for grants and regular state reporting• Ensured routine program evaluations and student tracking was executed following academic trends and findings• Created in-house design pieces, and maintained both Friendship Train Foundation website and social media• Worked on ongoing research projects as needed by institution Show less

    • Program Director of Sacajawea Day Camp
      • Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

      • Conceptualized summer themes and created programs for daily camp activities, including fourteen specialty program areas while working with specialists year-round to ensure proper delivery of programs • Developed staff enrichment for summer team to grow various skill sets, including a focus on leadership• Recruited, interviewed, and hired new staff applicants, and trained new staff for expected roles, and conducted evaluations and coaching• Promoted throughout tenure due to outstanding leadership abilities, high energy, and enthusiasm • Fostered open communication between upper-level management, campers, and on-site team members, to provide a high level of service and promote ongoing collaboration Show less

    • Program Facilitator
      • May 2012 - Apr 2016

      • Led various Girl Scout badge programs and team building activities• Instructor of archery, zip- line, climbing wall, and challenge course

    • Sacajawea Day Camp Counselor
      • Jun 2010 - Sep 2014

      • Organized daily activities for unit, supervised younger staff• Served as role model for adolescents, and new staff while providing mentorship

    • Internship for Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Outdoor Department
      • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

      • Scheduled department programs and meetings using J- Events, and managed social media postings for the department • Created a database of pre-schools in Monmouth / Ocean County• Aided in design and delivery of family events for the department

    • Enrichment Instructor and Homework Help
      • Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

      • Conceptualize and lead weekly classes for youth in after-school enrichment • Guided students through STEAM programs and assisted students with homework • Conceptualize and lead weekly classes for youth in after-school enrichment • Guided students through STEAM programs and assisted students with homework

    • Event Coordinator Intern
      • Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

      • Completed over 120 hours of internship • Strengthened CRM skills, created social media marketing posts for bridal events, and wrote blog postings for website • Managed client contacts, verified services and staffing • Aided in operations of bridal events; handled vendor relations on the day of bridal shows • Completed over 120 hours of internship • Strengthened CRM skills, created social media marketing posts for bridal events, and wrote blog postings for website • Managed client contacts, verified services and staffing • Aided in operations of bridal events; handled vendor relations on the day of bridal shows

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Editor-in-Chief of Literary and Art Magazine Seascape
      • Sep 2012 - May 2013

      • Managed Facebook page and sent continual email correspondence with team / club members • Led editorial meetings, and campaigned for work submissions of both art and writing • Created various flyers for publication, and composed template for graphic designer • Organized publication launch event • Managed Facebook page and sent continual email correspondence with team / club members • Led editorial meetings, and campaigned for work submissions of both art and writing • Created various flyers for publication, and composed template for graphic designer • Organized publication launch event

Education

  • Georgian Court University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Digital Communication and Multimedia, minor of Graphic Design
    2014 - 2016
  • Ocean County College
    Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
    2011 - 2014

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